Environmental Sensor Data Specialist

3 weeks ago

Santa Barbara, United States University of California, Santa Barbara Full time

**Job Code**:005190

**Job Open Date**:4/29/24

**Application Review Begins**:5/14/24

**Department Code (Name)**: NRSS (NATURAL RESERVE SYSTEM)

**Percentage of Time**:100

**Union Code (Name)**:99

**Employee Class (Appointment Type)**:Staff: Contract (This is a contract position with an end date of nine months after hire, and continued employment is dependent upon grant funding.)

**FLSA Status**:Non-Exempt

**Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program)**: PSS

**Salary Grade**:Grade 19

**Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range**: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $27.16 to $36.93/hour.

**Work Location**:UCSB Campus and Santa Cruz Island Reserve

**Working Days and Hours**: M-F and Weekends

**Benefits Eligibility**: (e.g., Full Benefits, Mid-Level Benefits, Core Benefits)

**Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable**: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

**Special Instructions**:
**Department Marketing Statement**:
The UC Natural Reserve System is a network of 41 protected natural areas located throughout the State that provide undisturbed environments for research, education and public outreach programs. It is the largest university-administered reserve system in the world encompassing more than 775,000 acres of diverse habitats from the ocean to the mountains to the inland deserts, and with access to more than a million acres of public lands. The Natural Reserve System contributes to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth. The seven UC NRS Reserves managed by UCSB are used by thousands of researchers, students and public visitors each year as they investigate and learn about the natural world. Reserve users come from throughout California, the U.S. and the world to study the Reserve’s diverse natural systems and native flora and fauna.

**Benefits of Belonging**

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

**Brief Summary of Job Duties**:
Under supervision of the Project Data Manager, serves as technical assistant and data analyst on a project installing radio-networked environmental sensors as part of a long-term climatological monitoring initiative at the UCSB Santa Cruz Island Reserve, one of the 41 reserves that make up the University of California Natural Reserve System (UCNRS). Assists in coordination, installation, and metadata documentation of new environmental sensors being added to the SCIR environmental sensor network. Assists with remotely monitoring deployed equipment, on-site maintenance, data management, and grant writing to support the SCIR sensor network to ensure long-term high-quality data collection. Under the supervision of the Project Data Manager, develops code to explore and visualize weather data and other environmental sensor data, and works with scientists and land managers to catalyze collaborations around these data. This is a hybrid position based in Santa Barbara, CA (remote may be negotiable) and requiring some in-person work at Santa Cruz Island, CA, including extended stays on-island requiring remote field work. Occasional travel beyond the local area for training and/or professional development may be possible.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
- 1-3 years Excellent communication skills
- 1-3 years Problem solving experience, competence in field safety, and ability to work independently and with a team
- 1-3 years Computer skills including word processing, file organization, and spreadsheet manipulation

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Master’s Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- 1-3 years Computer skills including data analysis, visualization, and coding in R, Python, Matlab, or similar
- 1-3 years Ability to communicate with scientists, land managers, IT professionals, and funding organizations
- 1-3 years Basic technical and mechanical skills including general familiarity with computer programming, environmental sensors, data loggers, radio networks, and solar powered equipment
- Experience with technology including small electronic systems and environmental sensors in remote field settings; communication, coordination, and detailed notetaking; experience with off-road vehicle operation and field safety; problem solving; experience with scientific research, data analysis, and data management. Experience programming in Python, R, Matlab and/or CRBasic would be helpful. Interest in working independently and as part of a dynamic team.

**Special Conditions of Employment**:
Satisfactory conviction history background check
Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and

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